Old paint in a home built before 1978
In older Oak Brook homes we treat existing paint as possibly lead-based and prep it with lead-safe methods.
Serving Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Oak Brook, IL
Kitchen walls and ceilings in Oak Brook degreased, patched and painted in a washable finish, or papered with a scrubbable wallcovering.
- Serving Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen wall problems we fix in Oak Brook
We paint and paper kitchens in Oak Brook: old wallpaper stripped, cracks and holes repaired, grease film cleaned off and a kitchen-rated paint rolled on with clean lines at the cabinets, backsplash and trim.
Steam and moisture over the stove and sink
Peeling paint above the range or kettle is often moisture. We prime properly and use a finish rated for humid rooms.
Paint that won't wipe clean
Flat or matte paint in a kitchen marks easily and burnishes when scrubbed. We switch to a washable satin or semi-gloss.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper that is lifting
Self-adhesive paper often lifts in steamy kitchens. We remove it, clean the residue and repaint or hang a pasted wallcovering.
Grease film on the walls
A sticky, yellowish film around the range keeps new paint from bonding. We wash it off with a degreaser and rinse before priming.
Dated or peeling wallpaper
Old wallpaper with curling seams or a pattern from decades ago is scored, steamed and removed, then the wall is cleaned of paste.
Water stains on the ceiling
Brown rings from a past leak bleed through ordinary paint. After the leak is fixed, we seal them with a stain-blocking primer.
Uneven texture or old patches
If old patches flash through as dull spots, we skim, sand and prime the whole area for an even sheen.
What's included
- ProtectionWe mask the kitchen carefully and move small items out of the way.
- Wallpaper removalWallcoverings and borders removed with the drywall face kept intact.
- DegreasingWalls and ceilings washed with a degreaser and rinsed, especially near the range.
- Patching and skim coatingHoles, cracks and dents filled; rough areas skimmed and sanded smooth.
- PrimingPrimer over patches, stains and glossy surfaces for even adhesion.
- Wallpaper hangingNew wallcovering hung on a primed wall with matched seams and trimmed edges.
- Trim and cleanupTrim and doors painted as needed, then the room is cleaned and put back.
Finishes we offer
Kitchen-and-bath paintFormulated for humid rooms with mildew resistance built in.
Paint or wallpaperPaint is easiest to touch up; wallpaper adds pattern and works best away from the range.
Vinyl and scrubbable wallpaperWallcoverings that tolerate wiping and splashes in a kitchen.
Semi-gloss paintTougher and easier to scrub; good for trim and areas near the stove and sink.
Stain-blocking primerUsed over stains and patches before the finish coats.
What the work looks like in Oak Brook homes
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook raised ranch: before and after
The site: a raised ranch in Oak Brook. What we started with: brown mosaic tile. The main complaint was faded paint and old patches. The result: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant wallpaper removal, priming, plus wallpaper hanging.
Before
AfterA Villa Park 1960s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1960s ranch in Villa Park. Before: mint-green 4-inch ceramic tile. What bothered the owners most: faded paint and old patches. The result: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. On site this meant degreasing, wallpaper hanging, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Villa Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in a 1950s ranch, Lombard
The site: a 1950s ranch in Lombard. What we started with: yellow 4-inch tile. What bothered the owners most: grease-stained walls that wouldn't wipe clean. After: the walls skim-coated and painted a warm white, crisp lines at the trim. Work included protection, patching and skim coating, plus trim and cleanup.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper in Lombard →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s tract home: before and after
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Oak Brook
Finished: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Oak Brook →How the job goes
- Tell us what you wantDescribe the change you want and share pictures of the walls.
- Walkthrough and estimateA visit to assess prep needs and confirm the scope in writing.
- PrepProtection, paper removal, degreasing, patching and primer.
- Paint or paperFinish coats or wallcovering applied, then a cleanup and walkthrough.
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper questions from Oak Brook homeowners
Do you hang wallpaper I've already bought?
We do. Let us know the brand or type so we can plan the right adhesive and prep.
Is wallpaper a good idea in a kitchen?
Yes, with the right paper and placement. Vinyl or scrubbable papers work well away from direct heat and water.
Do you paint ceilings too?
We do, and it usually brightens the whole room. Stains get a primer first.
Do you need to remove old wallpaper before painting?
In most cases. We take it off, wash off the paste and repair the wall before painting.
What does it cost to paint a kitchen?
Prep, repairs and the number of colors drive the price. You get it in writing after we see the walls.
Oak Brook contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Oak Brook does not require contractor registration; no village-specific requirements for residential alterations. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen painting job in Oak Brook?
It depends on the scope. Oak Brook's rule in short: Village publishes a Residential Permit Requirement Listing; its Residential Alteration category requires contract/scope of work, architectural plans and plat of survey. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services (Building).
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- A lot of Oak Brook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Oak Brook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60523
Kitchen Wall Painting & Wallpaper nearby
Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.